Finley Melville Ives shows his style at Aspen yesterday. The Wanaka teenager soared to victory in the freeski halfpipe at the Aspen round of the world cup yesterday. He had some company, too, as Canadian-born Kiwi Dane Menzies claimed bronze in the snowboard slopestyle, marking his first world cup podium. A delighted Melville Ives said he felt good in training and was determined to show what he could do in Aspen. "I am just trying to have as much fun as possible when I’m skiing, and skiing is my happy place," Melville Ives said.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 11, 2026 15:31 UTC